1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfetta | Corolla |
Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 46 L |