1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (94 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Carina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |