1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1966 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall VX4 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall VX4. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1966 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Spider | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2550 mm |
