1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 10 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Soarer |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 211 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |