1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 would be higher. At 2,911 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 should accelerate faster than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1991 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, 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 (237 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
Model | 75 | 3000 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |