1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 39 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 372 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTA | Touran |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
