1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1296 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.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |
