1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Austin A 55
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1961 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
