1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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 (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |