1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,705 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 51 L |