1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 39 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 35 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S60 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volvo S60 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S60 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 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | S60 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
