1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1990 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota MR2 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1976 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, 1990 Toyota MR2 (196 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1990 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
