1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 210 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTA | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |