1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 538 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | Spider | 158 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |