1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1974 Volkswagen SP were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 154 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTV | SP |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
