1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 DKW F 93
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 412 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1959 DKW F 93 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | DKW |
| Model | Spider | F 93 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
