1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Audi Coupe
To start off, 1984 Audi Coupe is newer by 16 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 88 more horse power than 1984 Audi Coupe. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 380 kg more than 1984 Audi Coupe. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi Coupe. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1984 Audi Coupe | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
