1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 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 51 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1974 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Alfa 6 | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |