1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1948 Austin A 90
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 90 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1983 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1948 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
