1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Alpine V6
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 24 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Alpine V6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Spider | V6 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
