1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,432 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 539 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (230 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3432 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
