1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Fiat 125
To start off, 1970 Fiat 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 125 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 20 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125.
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, 1970 Fiat 125 (131 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1970 Fiat 125 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 | 1970 Fiat 125 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | 125 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 131 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 | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
