1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Audi 100
To start off, 1970 Audi 100 is newer by 7 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 54 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 248 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | 100 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1871 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
