1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (82 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 466 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |