1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,278 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. (109 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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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1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | Spider | Victor |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |