1982 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Ford Popular

To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 265 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. 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, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.

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