1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.

Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Coupe Corolla
Year Released 1969 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1597 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 230 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 720 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 4390 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 990 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 55 L


 

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