1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 399 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 30 L |