1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1949 Austin A 90
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 90 weights approximately 429 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1949 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1949 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GT | A 90 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1359 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |