1971 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2001 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2001 Toyota Prius is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Prius. (71 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Prius weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Because 1971 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 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Prius, 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Prius. (116 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2001 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTA | Prius |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
