1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 TVR 1600
To start off, 1972 TVR 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 TVR 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 TVR 1600. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1972 TVR 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR 1600 weights approximately 106 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 TVR 1600. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 TVR 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1972 TVR 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | GTA | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
