1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
