1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 20 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 115 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 420 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica 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 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Celica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |