1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 125 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 GTA (140 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 114 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2380 mm |