1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 80 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |