1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1951 Austin A
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 1,779 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1951 Austin A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1951 Austin A is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Austin A. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1951 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 33 | A |
Year Released | 1990 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 95 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |