1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 110 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |