1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1316 kg more than 1970 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 Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2013 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Tundra |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |