1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |