1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
