1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Austin A 40
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 398 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | Spider | A 40 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2220 mm |