1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 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, 1951 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 70 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 | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | A 70 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1700 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |