1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel 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 (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
