1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1900 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 74 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |