1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 @ 5900 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1300 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 46 L |
