1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 710 kg more than 1972 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
Model | Spider | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 427 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |