1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 Toyota Corona. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |