1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 364 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Spider | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 29 L |