2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2740 mm |
