2003 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 35 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 147.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 147 | Spider |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
