1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Sentra is newer by 39 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 39 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 253 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 76 L |
