1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 360 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1998 Venturi 400 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 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Venturi |
| Model | GTA | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
