1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1964 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 458 kg more than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1964 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1961 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
