1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1980 Toyota Cressida is newer by 26 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 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 294 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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida 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 | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Cressida |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |