1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Audi 100
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,871 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Audi 100 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1970 Audi 100 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Audi 100 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 | 1970 Audi 100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
Model | GTA | 100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1871 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |