1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (193 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Celica |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |