1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1980 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, 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Spider | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
