1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1949 Austin A 90
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1949 Austin A 90. 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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1949 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Alfa 6 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 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 | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1359 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |