1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1958 Austin A 35
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 32 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 280 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (136 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1958 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 33 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
