1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 245 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Scarabeo | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |