1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 118 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
