1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1950 Austin A 70
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1950 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 2000 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 56 L |