1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 850 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, 1984 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 1984 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. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Century |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |