1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 TVR Type S
To start off, 1987 TVR Type S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 TVR Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR Type S (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR Type S 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 100 kg more than 1987 TVR Type S.
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, 1987 TVR Type S (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 TVR Type S | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Spider | Type S |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.5 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2300 mm |
