1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 13 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Supra |
Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |