1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1960 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 196 kg more than 1975 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, 1960 Vauxhall Velox (200 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 1960 Vauxhall Velox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 1960 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT | Velox |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
