1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 348 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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 Giulia (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
