1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 94 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Celica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
