1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2002 Toyota Previa is newer by 40 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, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Previa weights approximately 195 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Previa 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 | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Previa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
