1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 40 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | A 40 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 127 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |