1971 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | GT | Spider |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2260 mm |
