1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 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 (129 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 33 | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 26 L |
