1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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. Both 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1983 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
