1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2011 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Toyota Corolla is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 298 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Corolla (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2011 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
