1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
