1986 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,717 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1958 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 33 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1717 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 26 L |
