1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 90 kg more than 1997 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (187 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Avensis. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Avensis |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 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 | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |