1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 320 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Spider | Consorte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |