1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 52 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
