1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 24 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Spider | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
