1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 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 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 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 (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |