1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
Model | Spider | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |