1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 36 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 93 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | Panda |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
