1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 Giulia (190 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 77 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 61 L |