2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1964 Austin A 110
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 110 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1964 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 8C Competizione | A 110 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
