1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1994 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1994 Toyota MR2 is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 225 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1994 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
