1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 730 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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.
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1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | 1900 | Spyder |
Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 4253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |