1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2002 TVR T 350 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 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 270 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR T 350 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 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Spider | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
