1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 532 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
