1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 49 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 21 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
