1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 37 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 425 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 142 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |