1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 41 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 465 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 539 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 | 1020 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2649 mm |
