1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Giulietta | Celica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |