1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |