1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 43 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL (630 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Spider | SL |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
