1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 541 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (183 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Supra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 48 L |
