1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (190 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 250 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Toyota Solara (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Solara |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
