1972 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (272 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 520 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (490 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1971 Holden Statesman 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 | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |
