1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spider | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
