1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | GT | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
