1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 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 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 36 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Celica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |