1976 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1998 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1998 Toyota Paseo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alfa Romeo GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Paseo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo GT | 1998 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GT | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2390 mm |
