1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 43 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |
