1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1983 Toyota Cressida is newer by 14 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 1,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 130 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Cressida |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |