1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 104 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400.
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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (157 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 2400 | Spider |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |