1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 46 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 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 | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | 530 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
