1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1973 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 436 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen Passat. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Passat |
Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |