1998 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1998 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1998 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Spider | Previa |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |