1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 590 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 850 | Spider |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |