1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 175 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.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla, 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 Alfetta (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Alfetta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
