1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1973 Chevrolet Vega
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1973 Chevrolet Vega | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GTA | Vega |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |
