1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Commodore weights approximately 395 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, 1995 Holden Commodore (295 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1995 Holden Commodore 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 | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
Model | Spider | Commodore |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 295 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |