2001 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 155 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Condor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1773 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
