1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Celica |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |