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That’s a question I am asking myself as well. Best answer would be that for me they are “complementary”. I was a bit worried that getting a GS I would not care about GTA anymore at all but this didn’t happen. They are similar and different as the same time. Also, keep in mind that my 3,75 GTA is highly modified. They are actually similar performance wise. 315bhp/1407kg (weighted) and 400bhp/1670kg (weighted). GS will be probably faster when timed, but feeling wise they are very close. Both are quite analogue cars from the same era, N/A engines, revving to around 7k and perform best 4-7k rpm range. They are similar performance for me also because with GTA I am more confident to push it to the limit. I have it since 2008 and being FWD with Torsen LSD it is very forgiving when you cross the line in the corner and I can get it closer to limit safely. With RWD I am not so confident and GS is not a good training car. With that power and speeds where things happen, I am more worried that crossing the limit in GS would be a game over for me. If I was shown a twisty road or hillclimb and I should do the best time possible I would pick my GTA. But only if the road surface was good. As GTA is much twitchier on poor roads. Short wheelbase, higher center of gravity, 65perc of weight on one end and all the power on front wheels. Especially on poor roads and tramlines the car just wants to kill me. What is at the same time really exciting, but only if you are in the mood for it. GS is much more “adult”. No matter what mods you do to the GTA, it is overpowered old FWD chassis. With perfect road I would pick the GTA but in real life and less then perfect country roads GS it is. GS has also much better seating position. Lower and more driving oriented. GTA is more “old fashioned Italian monkey position” sitting high on a chair, with pedals close and knees spread apart and stretched arms reaching the steering wheel far away. GTA is basically a city hatch for girls re-engineered for differnt purpose. Great job, but compromise base to start with. GS is a purpose built.... actually I am not sure what it its. Borderline between grand tourer and sports car probably.You did stuning job sir! How would you compare 147 gta with 4200/gransport. I'm also gta owner but for years 4200 is my dream car.
But I do slightly prefer the sound of my GTA. With all my mods I reached a very metallic, sharp, raspy sound that in high revs sounds like an angle grinder cutting steal. GS is equally amazing but with a different V8 character. Definitely great, especially compared to the sound garbage that is today available on the market as new, just personally I lean a bit to the Busso.
I would for sure encourage you to get a 4200/GS if you have a chance. In a similar way to many Alfas I think they are amazing value. I can hardly think about anything else what would be a step up from the 4200 and it would not cost at least 3 times more. But I cannot tell you to get rid of GTA and get a 4200 instead and that you won´t ever regret it. Maybe not regret, but you would miss it in a way I think. At the same time, if your GTA is mostly stock, engine, suspension, brakes, exhaust etc… then the gap to the 4200 would be much bigger and you would perceive it as a much bigger upgrade.