1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 42 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Celica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
