1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1985 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 70 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |