1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 470 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 700 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
