1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 266 kg more than 1967 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Alfetta | GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 46 L |
