1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 25 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 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 44 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 565 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa 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 | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Previa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
