1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 160 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 Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |