1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 175 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |