1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 532 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |
