1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,569 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (53 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 75 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |