1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 28 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 545 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.
Because 1968 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 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic 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 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Picnic |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 181 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |