1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 411 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Volkswagen 411 (131 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1970 Volkswagen 411 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spider | 411 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
