1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Toyota Publica
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 Toyota Publica were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 748 kg more than 1966 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Publica |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |