1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 435 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. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1977 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Malibu |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |