1999 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1999 Chevrolet Metro
To start off, both 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1999 Chevrolet Metro were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,772 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (53 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 450 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Metro. (79 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1999 Chevrolet Metro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | GTV | Metro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1772 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |
