1972 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | GTA | Impala |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 53 L |