1973 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 25 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster 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 35 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (203 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Opel |
| Model | Spider | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |
