1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1963 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Corona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1963 Toyota Corona
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Giulietta Corona
Year Released 1955 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 76 HP 38 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 112 Nm 68 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 65 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 820 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 3930 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1540 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 75 L


 

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