1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Austin A 55
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 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 74 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 100 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Austin A 55 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GT | A 55 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |