1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 750 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Spider | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
