1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 915 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Scarabeo | Supra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
