1962 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, 2012 Kia Forte 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 89 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Forte |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| 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 | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |
