1975 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |