1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 505 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Spider | Minor |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
