1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1000 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
