1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Carina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |