1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 36 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 59 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 440 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Pickup (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Pickup 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 | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
