1982 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1982 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, both 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1982 Daihatsu Taft were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,764 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (68 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 330 kg more than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1982 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1982 Daihatsu Taft (165 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Daihatsu Taft will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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1982 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1982 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Spider | Taft |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2030 mm |