1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 46 L |