1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 115 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 955 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 |