1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 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 1,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (115 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 35 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1982 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
