1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (98 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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, 1971 Toyota Corona (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulia | Corona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 51 L |