1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1272 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | Spider | Touareg |
Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 550 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2893 mm |