1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 35 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 has manual transmission. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 2600 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
