1974 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 766 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Because 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser (295 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
