1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 47 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 580 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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 | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Spider | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 76 L |
