1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1974 Toyota Sprinter were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 229 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
