1997 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 29 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
