1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1966 Lancia Fulvia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Fulvia. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 284 kg more than 1966 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Fulvia. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Spider | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
