1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 23 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 20 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Starlet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Starlet |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2310 mm |