1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 AMC Matador
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 AMC Matador (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 462 kg more than 1964 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador 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 | 1974 AMC Matador | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | AMC |
| Model | Spider | Matador |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1792 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 92 L |
