1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 40 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 49 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Echo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Echo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
