1962 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 600. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 747 kg more than 1962 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 600. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 600 | 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 600 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
