1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 is newer by 22 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 73 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (90 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 353 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | 460 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
