1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1991 Toyota Model F is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Model F weights approximately 229 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Model F. 1991 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Giulietta | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
