1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 32 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 13 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (145 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 174 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
