1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1965 Austin A 60
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 1,621 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 60 weights approximately 330 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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1965 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTA | A 60 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
