1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 31 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 70 kg more than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 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 | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
