1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1954 Austin A 90
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 280 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1954 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTV | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2640 mm |
