1997 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1997 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV | Previa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |