2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 615 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 8C Competizione | Corolla |
Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4691 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |