1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2003 Porsche GT2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 116 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 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 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
