1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1999 Honda HR-V
To start off, 1999 Honda HR-V is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1999 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | HR-V |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 73 L |
