1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Equator is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki Equator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki Equator (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 204 kg more than 2009 Suzuki Equator.
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, 2009 Suzuki Equator (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki Equator 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 | 2009 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | GTV | Equator |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
