1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Audi Quattro
To start off, 1984 Audi Quattro 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, 1984 Audi Quattro (180 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi Quattro 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 34 kg more than 1984 Audi Quattro.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Audi Quattro (251 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm). This means 1984 Audi Quattro 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 | 1984 Audi Quattro | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Audi |
| Model | Spider | Quattro |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
