1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 338 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 Toyota Stallion (135 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
