1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 236 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |