1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 264 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | RZ | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
