1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1979 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 975 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
