1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 46 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 2012 Mazda 5. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | 5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1798 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 | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 60 L |
