1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1952 Austin-Healey 100
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-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1952 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Alfa 6 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
