1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 28 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 8 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTV | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
