1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 392 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 600 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
