1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1950 Buick 40
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider (132 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1975 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1950 Buick 40 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
Model | Spider | 40 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4065 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3090 mm |