1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 and 1987 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (140 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.

Because 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (206 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Alfa Romeo 75 1987 Toyota Corolla
Make Alfa Romeo Toyota
Model 75 Corolla
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2959 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 182 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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