1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 310 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.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm). This means 1973 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 | 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1300 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2260 mm |
