1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1997 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1997 GAZ 3110 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GAZ 3110 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GAZ 3110 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1997 GAZ 3110 (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1997 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
| Model | Alfetta | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
