1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1955 Austin A 55
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Austin A 55 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1955 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Alfetta | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
