1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
