1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 30 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 770 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1999 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Bandeirante (246 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 1999 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
