1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Austin A 40

To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 70 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.

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