1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 45 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 14 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Spider | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
