1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural
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 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Willys-Overland Rural weights approximately 546 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 | 1959 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Willys-Overland |
Model | Spider | Rural |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |