1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1991 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1991 Toyota MR2 is newer by 23 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1991 Toyota MR2 (190 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1991 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1991 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTA | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 790 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
