1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | 145 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
