1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1959 Austin A 95
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 535 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1959 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTA | A 95 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
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 | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |