1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1994 Dodge Neon
To start off, 1994 Dodge Neon is newer by 29 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 34 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Neon. (129 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 268 kg more than 1994 Dodge Neon. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Spider | Neon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 68 L |
