1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 163 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 415 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Spider | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
