1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Ferrari F1 90
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 582 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 475 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Ferrari F1 90 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | F1 90 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 12750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2860 mm |