1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 33.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 33 | Carina |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |