1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 1750 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |