1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |