1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 27 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 9 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna 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 | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | GTV | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
