1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 16 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 66 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 1750 | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |