1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1995 Toyota Century

To start off, 1995 Toyota Century is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Century weights approximately 720 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1995 Toyota Century (289 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1995 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1995 Toyota Century
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model Alfetta Century
Year Released 1972 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 122 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 289 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1800 kg


 

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