1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1956 Austin A 95
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 95. (92 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin A 95 weights approximately 400 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, 1956 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Austin A 95 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 | 1956 Austin A 95 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GT | A 95 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |