1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1969 Fiat Dino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | Dino |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
