1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo 75.
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 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Corona |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |