1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 255 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 1984 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
