1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | Spider | TD |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
