1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1981 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1981 Triumph TR7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1981 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1981 Triumph TR7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Triumph TR7 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1981 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 1750 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |