1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1953 Austin A 30
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 360 kg more than 1953 Austin A 30. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1953 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTV | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |
