1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 13 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |