1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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 Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
