1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 18 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 308 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
