1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, both 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1980 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1980 Saab 900. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1980 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 8 kg more than 1980 Saab 900. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Saab 900. (167 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saab |
| Model | GTV | 900 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
