1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1476 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada 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, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Armada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3140 mm |
