1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Fiat 127
To start off, 1971 Fiat 127 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 127. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 500 kg more than 1971 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | 127 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |
