1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2002 Toyota Tundra is newer by 30 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 4,698 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 97 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 2002 Toyota Tundra 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. 2002 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
