1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1976 Datsun Violet
To start off, 1976 Datsun Violet is newer by 9 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Datsun Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Datsun Violet weights approximately 155 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (120 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1976 Datsun Violet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Datsun |
| Model | GTA | Violet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
