1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 44 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 634 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
