1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 220 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina 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 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Berlina | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Berlina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
