1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Spider | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
