1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 81 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | Spider | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |
