1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 14 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (122 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 320 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1985 Toyota Cressida has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Cressida will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Cressida |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |