1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | GTV6 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
