1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2290 mm |