1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1967 Marcos 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1967 Marcos 1600. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 580 kg more than 1967 Marcos 1600. 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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Marcos 1600. (172 Nm). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | Spider | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1652 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2280 mm |
