1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 586 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Corolla |
Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |