1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1967 MG 1100
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1967 MG 1100 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 1967 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1967 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 MG 1100 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 MG 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG 1100. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1967 MG 1100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
Model | GTA | 1100 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |