1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 37 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 695 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 26 L |
