1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Corolla | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corolla | 2000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |