1992 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
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 Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 1979 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 75 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
