1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 5 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 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 101 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 520 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Spider | Alfasud |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 59 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |