1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | GAZ |
Model | Spider | M-20 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 1777 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |