1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 28 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 682 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1995 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | Spider | GS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
