1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1967 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1967 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 265 kg more than 1967 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 404 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |