1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Plymouth Cambridge would be higher. At 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge weights approximately 465 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, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 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 | 1953 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GT | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2900 mm |