1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 62 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 268 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfasud | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |