1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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 18 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 944 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
