1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (177 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.

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