1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 23 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 217 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Scion |
| Model | Spider | tC |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |
