1946 Citroen 7A vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1946 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1946 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Citroen 7A | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Citroen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 7A | 75 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1529 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
