2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 311 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
