1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, 1979 Holden GTS is newer by 17 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Holden GTS weights approximately 145 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Holden GTS (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Holden GTS 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 | 1979 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | GTS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
