1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 386 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Pod |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
