1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1990 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 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Yaris |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |