1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 33 | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |