1982 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 800 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1997 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1982 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Century |
Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |