1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 455 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 750 | 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |
