1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 16 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 16 kg more than 1974 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Spider | Spider |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.5 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 | 1000 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
