2009 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 550 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Spider | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2385 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
