1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Because 1982 Toyota Supra 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 1982 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (304 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 156 | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |