1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 36 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 52 more horse power than 2001 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Beijing |
| Model | Spider | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
