1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 8 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 38 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 244 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | 924 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |
