1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 46 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 665 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 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 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | M6 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
