1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1956 Austin A 30
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 110 kg more than 1956 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1956 Austin A 30 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTA | A 30 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
| 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 | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |
