1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 30 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 496 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza 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 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Venza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2776 mm |
