1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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 Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Eagle | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |