1978 Toyota Corsa vs. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33
To start off, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corsa | 1995 Alfa Romeo 33 | |
| Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Corsa | 33 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1351 cc |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
