2000 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2000 Toyota GT1
To start off, both 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2000 Toyota GT1 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Toyota GT1. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota GT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2000 Toyota GT1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Toyota GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota GT1. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota GT1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2000 Toyota GT1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 156 | GT1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
