1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 1977 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Celica |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |