1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Austin A
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
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, 1952 Austin A (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1952 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1952 Austin A | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfa 6 | A |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 34 L |
