1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, 1980 Saab 900 is newer by 13 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 63 more horse power than 1980 Saab 900. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1980 Saab 900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Saab 900. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Saab 900. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saab |
| Model | Spider | 900 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
