1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1955 Austin-Healey 100
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. (132 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 479 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1955 Austin-Healey 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Spider | 100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 109 L |
