1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 41 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, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 136 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mazda CX-7 (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Spider | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 69 L |
