1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 40 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |