1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 610 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | RZ | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
