1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1972 Fiat X1-9
To start off, 1972 Fiat X1-9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1972 Fiat X1-9 are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (74 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat X1-9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat X1-9 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat X1-9. (98 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat X1-9.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1972 Fiat X1-9 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | GTA | X1-9 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 98 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 47 L |