1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar
To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 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 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Hyundai Stellar | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
Model | GT | Stellar |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2580 mm |