1997 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (139 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |