1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 50 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 20 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2475 mm |
