1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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 26 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 474 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
