1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 542 kg more than 1981 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Spider | 130 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |