1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 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, both vehicles can yield 112 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |