1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 41 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1033 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2789 mm |
