1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |