1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1968 Fiat 2300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Fiat 2300. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 2300. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
