1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Kia Optima
To start off, 2012 Kia Optima is newer by 44 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, 2012 Kia Optima (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Optima weights approximately 253 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Optima. (209 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
| Model | Spider | Optima |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
