1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2005 Toyota Stallion is newer by 30 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 1,998 cc, 2005 Toyota Stallion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Stallion (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Stallion should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 356 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2005 Toyota Stallion (158 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Stallion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Toyota Stallion | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Stallion |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 158 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1336 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |