1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Simca 1307
To start off, 1975 Simca 1307 is newer by 12 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 96 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1307. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Simca 1307. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1307. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1307.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Simca |
| Model | Spider | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
