1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 640 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. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GTV | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
