1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Audi A1
To start off, 2012 Audi A1 is newer by 45 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 22 more horse power than 2012 Audi A1. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 Audi A1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A1 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A1 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 | 2012 Audi A1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | A1 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3954 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1416 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 34 L |
