1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Kia Rio
To start off, 2005 Kia Rio is newer by 38 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 59 more horse power than 2005 Kia Rio. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Kia Rio. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (141 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Rio |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
