1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 44 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 36 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
