1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1969 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1969 Toyota 2000GT.
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, 1969 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |
