1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 663 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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:
1959 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Spider | 906 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 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 | 1280 kg | 617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |