1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Piranha is newer by 33 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, 2000 Pontiac Piranha (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Piranha should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Piranha weights approximately 210 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 Pontiac Piranha | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Spider | Piranha |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
