1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1954 Austin A 30
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 340 kg more than 1954 Austin A 30. 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1954 Austin A 30 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GT | A 30 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 48 L |