1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2001 Rover 75 is newer by 33 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 41 more horse power than 2001 Rover 75. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Rover |
| Model | Spider | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
