1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 52 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (190 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1152 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
