1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 490 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1850 mm |