1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 504 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
