1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 211 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
Model | GTV6 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 4983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |