1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Holden HD
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 Holden HD were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden HD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 130 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Holden HD (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Holden HD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Holden HD | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Spider | HD |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |