1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 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 82 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1964 Austin A 99 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 99 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:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Austin | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A 99 | 75 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |