1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 385 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Spider | GTO |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |
