1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1948 Austin 16
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin 16 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1948 Austin 16 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
Model | GTV | 16 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 121 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 | 1028 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |