1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1958 Austin A135
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 A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 90 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| 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 | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |
