1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corsa is newer by 17 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 95 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 515 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
