1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1967 Austin A 40
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 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 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1967 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 29 L |