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


 

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