1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 214 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 61 L |