1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | 1750 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |