1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere weights approximately 480 kg more than 1980 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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | GTV | Belvedere |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2930 mm |