1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 140 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | A 30 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |