1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona 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 115 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfetta | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |