1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 34 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 404 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina 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 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |