1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1953 Buick 40
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1983 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1953 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Spider | 40 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3090 mm |
