1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 103 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1992 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Spider | 75 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
