1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 41 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Megane weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2007 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Megane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
