1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1947 Austin 16
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin 16 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
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 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1947 Austin 16 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 90 | 16 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |