1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 700 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Colorado |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |