1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Austin A 95
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 305 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Austin A 95 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 95 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
