1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta

To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 187 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
Make Alfa Romeo Vauxhall
Model Spider Cresta
Year Released 1969 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1779 cc 3294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 116 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 251 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.5 mm 82.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1207 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2740 mm


 

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