1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Singer SM 1500 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Singer SM 1500. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Singer |
| Model | 75 | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
