1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |