1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Mini MK III
To start off, 1972 Mini MK III 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 129 more horse power than 1972 Mini MK III. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1972 Mini MK III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 720 kg more than 1972 Mini MK III. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mini MK III. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mini MK III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Mini MK III | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | Spider | MK III |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
