1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 180 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
