1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Toyota Stallion
To start off, 2008 Toyota Stallion is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Stallion weights approximately 158 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Stallion. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Stallion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Toyota Stallion | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Stallion |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1812 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
