2007 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 335 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider. (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 322 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
