1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Fiat 1500
To start off, both 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1963 Fiat 1500 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 89 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 105 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
