1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTV | A 70 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |