1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 466 kg more than 1971 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (158 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Condor 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 | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |
