1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 27 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 82 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram 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 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Spider | Ram |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3530 mm |