1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 36 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 63 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Opel Vectra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (205 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
