2007 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 1958 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 350 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey 100. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Brera | 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Brera | 100 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
