1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 510 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, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 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 | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | GT | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 34 L |
