1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 230 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, 1976 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | GTA | TR7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |