1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 394 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | Spider |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
