1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2000 Buick Riviera is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera 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 | 2000 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
