1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 211 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Tiguan |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4426 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1809 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1703 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2604 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |