1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Honda Legend
To start off, 1987 Honda Legend is newer by 19 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 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Legend (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Legend weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Honda Legend (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Legend 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 | 1987 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Spider | Legend |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
