1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Daimler DE 36 should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1633 kg more than 1988 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daimler |
| Model | 75 | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 120 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3740 mm |
