1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (101 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 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 (190 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |
