1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1943 Citroen 7A

To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Citroen 7A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Citroen 7A would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1943 Citroen 7A. (35 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1943 Citroen 7A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1943 Citroen 7A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1943 Citroen 7A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1943 Citroen 7A has manual transmission. 1943 Citroen 7A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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