1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 42 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 554 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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 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 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Spider | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2814 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
