1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 26 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 15 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (148 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Laurel. (182 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
