1959 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 21 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Spider | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |