1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | Spider | Consorte |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |