1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |