1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Audi Fox

To start off, 1975 Audi Fox is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi Fox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi Fox (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi Fox should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi Fox weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1975 Audi Fox (163 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1975 Audi Fox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Alfa Romeo GT 1975 Audi Fox
Make Alfa Romeo Audi
Model GT Fox
Year Released 1968 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1289 cc 1779 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 163 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.5 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 170 km/hour 167 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2160 mm 2550 mm


 

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