1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1957 Austin A 55
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 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 105 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 Austin A 55. 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1957 Austin A 55 has manual transmission. 1957 Austin A 55 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1957 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
