1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, both 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1964 Vauxhall Cresta were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 123 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Spider | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
