1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Abarth 1500 | 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1500 | Spider |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |