1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Musso is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Musso (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Musso 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, 2011 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 2011 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | Spider | Musso |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
