1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 145 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |