1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 88 L |
