1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1946 Austin 16
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1946 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1946 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Austin 16 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 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, 1946 Austin 16 (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1946 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1946 Austin 16 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTA | 16 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |
