1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 19 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 517 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Supra |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |