1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 79 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 1750 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
