1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,858 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 8 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Corona |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |
