1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Nissan President
To start off, 1970 Nissan President is newer by 2 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan President weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan President (237 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | President |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
