1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV6 | Century |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |