2004 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 31 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
