1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Austin Maxi
To start off, 1976 Austin Maxi is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 95 more horse power than 1976 Austin Maxi. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 Austin Maxi. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Austin Maxi. (105 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Austin Maxi | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Spider | Maxi |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
