1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1975 Triumph TR7 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | GT | TR7 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |