1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1952 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 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | 75 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1952 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |