1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1978 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 65 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.
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1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1978 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
Model | Spider | 404 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
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 | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |