1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,995 cc, 2000 Toyota Caserta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Caserta. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Caserta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta. 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, 2000 Toyota Caserta (140 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Caserta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Caserta |
Year Released | 1977 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 936 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |