1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1984 Toyota Camry is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 74 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 250 kg more than 1984 Toyota Camry. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Camry. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Camry |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
