1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1978 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
