1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1949 Austin A 110
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 110. (125 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 110 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1949 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1949 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GTV | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
