1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 53 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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 (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfetta | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |