1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 18 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 520 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, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm). This means 1997 Toyota Supra 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 | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Supra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
