1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Singer Gazelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Singer Gazelle would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (52 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Singer Gazelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 64 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Singer Gazelle. (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Singer Gazelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Singer |
| Model | GT | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
