1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Austin A 95
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A 95 weights approximately 296 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, 1958 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
