2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (406 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (509 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 1972 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1972 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Celica |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 406 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |