1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 194 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.

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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Alfa Romeo GTA 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
Make Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo
Model GTA Spider
Year Released 1967 1974
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 121 Nm
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.5 mm 67.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 790 kg 984 kg
Vehicle Length 4090 mm 4130 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2260 mm


 

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