1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2011 GMC Terrain is newer by 49 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 418 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain 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 | 2011 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Spider | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
