1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Carina 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 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Carina |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |