1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1958 Austin A135
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin A135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin A135 should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin A135 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1992 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, 1958 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1958 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1958 Austin A135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 75 | A135 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |
