1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 130 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |