1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |