1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1964 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GTV6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |