1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1957 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,506 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 190 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Vauxhall Victor. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1957 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | GTA | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |