1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 32 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum 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 | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Quantum |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3120 mm |