1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |