1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 10 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 298 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
