1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix weights approximately 690 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, 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix (462 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix 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 | 1969 Chrysler Dodge Phoenix | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Spider | Dodge Phoenix |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 462 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
