1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 44 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 15 more horse power than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Alfa Romeo GT 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 | 2010 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Spider | GT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |
