1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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 Alfetta (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfetta | Celica |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |