1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1959 Austin A 99
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 99 (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1959 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | 145 | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
