2006 Acura MDX vs. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 2006 Acura MDX is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura MDX (253 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 Acura MDX.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Acura MDX (340 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura MDX | 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | MDX | Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
