1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1949 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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
