1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 6 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 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 90 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfasud | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
