1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1984 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1984 Toyota MR2 is newer by 17 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Toyota MR2. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1984 Toyota MR2. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota MR2. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1984 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 1750 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
