1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Century. (154 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 590 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 1989 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. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV6 | Century |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 289 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 | 1800 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 |