1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (189 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 442 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:
| 1975 Alpine A 442 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | A 442 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1305 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
