1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (73 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 105 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, both vehicles can yield 94 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 73 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
