1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
