1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1954 Austin A
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin A (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin A should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A weights approximately 755 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1954 Austin A (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Austin A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1954 Austin A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |