1995 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1995 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1995 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1995 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
