1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 320 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 90 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |