1991 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Austin A 40
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Austin A 40. 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, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 26 L |