1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1962 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 404 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |