1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 Austin Marina
To start off, 1972 Austin Marina is newer by 4 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin Marina weights approximately 120 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, 1972 Austin Marina (145 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1972 Austin Marina 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 | 1972 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | Marina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |