1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Opel GT
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1971 Opel GT were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel GT 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.
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 Opel GT (152 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Opel GT | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | GT |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 69.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2440 mm |