1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1961 Austin A 99
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 99 weights approximately 280 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1961 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 90 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 162 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |
