1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,705 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 14 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |