1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1976 Toyota Mark II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
