1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1968 Monteverdi 2000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Monteverdi 2000. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Monteverdi 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 250 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Monteverdi 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Monteverdi 2000. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Monteverdi |
| Model | GTV | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |
