1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Monteverdi 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Monteverdi 2000 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 310 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, 1968 Monteverdi 2000 (157 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1968 Monteverdi 2000 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 | 1968 Monteverdi 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Monteverdi |
| Model | Spider | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 82 L |
