1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 593 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Spider | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |
