1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 50 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | Spider | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |
