1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 750 kg more than 1961 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Publica |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 696 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 580 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 |
