1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Toyota Paseo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 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 | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
