1969 Abarth 2000 vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 1969 Abarth 2000 and 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Abarth 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 2000 (221 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Abarth 2000.
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:
| 1969 Abarth 2000 | 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2000 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1946 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2260 mm |
