1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 36 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 959 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.
Because 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Sienna |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 252 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |