1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Toyota MR2. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 631 kg more than 1974 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (131 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
