1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 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 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 77 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 991 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper 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 | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Spider | Viper |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 8001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 1112 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1057 kg |