1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1969 Volvo 164 is newer by 7 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 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 164 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 164 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
