1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1957 Austin A 55
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A 55 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1957 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | A 55 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |