1980 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 24 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (101 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 227 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Bora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spider | Bora |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
