1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 293 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |