1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTA | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
