1966 Abarth 700 vs. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1966 Abarth 700 is newer by 1 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 760 kg more than 1966 Abarth 700. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 700 | 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 700 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |
