1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. Both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 are equipped with a 2,492 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GTV | Alfa 6 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
