1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 2 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfetta | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |