1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Austin A 55
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 55 weights approximately 62 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 55 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |