1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1949 Austin 16
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1949 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | 16 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 63 L |
