1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159.

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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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