1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1989 Toyota Corolla 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. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 50 L |