1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 28 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 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 550 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 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 | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
