1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Cressida |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 65 L |