1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1964 Austin A 60
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 60 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1964 Austin A 60 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GT | A 60 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |