1975 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1998 Hyundai Euro 1
To start off, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is newer by 23 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 (376 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Hyundai Euro 1.
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 Hyundai Euro 1 (497 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 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 | 1998 Hyundai Euro 1 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Hyundai |
| Model | Spider | Euro 1 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1160 mm |
