1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne

To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 46 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1102 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.

Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 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 2013 Porsche Cayenne
Make Alfa Romeo Porsche
Model Spider Cayenne
Year Released 1967 2013
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1777 cc 4800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 122 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 12.5 : 1
Top Speed 183 km/hour 258 km/hour
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1038 kg 2140 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4846 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2154 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2895 mm


 

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