1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 935 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 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 | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 287 Nm |
| 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 | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
