1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1984 Hyundai Stellar

To start off, 1984 Hyundai Stellar is newer by 13 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Hyundai Stellar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Hyundai Stellar should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Hyundai Stellar weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 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, 1984 Hyundai Stellar (151 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1984 Hyundai Stellar 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 1984 Hyundai Stellar
Make Alfa Romeo Hyundai
Model Spider Stellar
Year Released 1971 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1287 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 151 Nm
Engine Bore Size 80 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.5 mm 88 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1055 kg
Vehicle Length 4130 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2580 mm


 

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