1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 863 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. 2012 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | 75 | Stavic |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
