1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 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 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 73 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2009 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |
