1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. Both 1977 Alfa Romeo GT and 1969 Alfa Romeo GT are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GT | GT |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
