1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B 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 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 250 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B 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 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Spider | P5B |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
