1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1966 Fiat Grand Break
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 232 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1966 Fiat Grand Break | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTV | Grand Break |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
