1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 30 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1680 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 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |