1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 1987 TVR Tasmin is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Tasmin (196 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Tasmin should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 41 kg more than 1987 TVR Tasmin.
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, 1987 TVR Tasmin (301 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Tasmin 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 | 1987 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
