1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |