2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1977 Toyota Carina

To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 304 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina.

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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2007 Alfa Romeo GT has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina 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 1977 Toyota Carina
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model GT Carina
Year Released 2007 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3700 cc 1586 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 406 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 509 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1640 mm


 

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