1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1968 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 1968 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |