1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2001 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2001 Holden Berlina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden Berlina weights approximately 604 kg more than 1983 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, 2001 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider. (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Holden Berlina 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 | 2001 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Spider | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2950 mm |
