1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1976 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |