1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 1990 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
