1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona. 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona. 1973 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |