1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica. 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 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 90 | Celica |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |