1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 30 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 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 | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Spider | 406 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
