1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Giulia | Spider |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |