1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Spider | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2210 mm |