1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1950 Austin A 90
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 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 90. (88 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 90 weights approximately 570 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, 1950 Austin A 90 (191 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1950 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1950 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTA | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
