1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Spider | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
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 | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |