1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 106 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 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 90 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
