1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1947 Austin A 110
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1972 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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1947 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
