1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1983 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Toyota Corolla | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Toyota | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Corolla | 2600 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.6 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |