1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. 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 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |
