1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Austin A 55
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 55. (54 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 55 weights approximately 140 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 55. (68 Nm). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
