1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 968 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GTV | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
