1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 475 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
