1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Austin A 90
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 350 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 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 | 1965 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 90 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |