1969 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 43 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTA | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
