1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 13 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chrysler Valiant (277 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Valiant 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 | 1978 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Spider | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
