1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Venturi Coupe is newer by 11 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 155 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1990 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1990 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Venturi |
| Model | GTV | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1255 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
