1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1951 Singer SM 1500
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,960 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 321 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1951 Singer SM 1500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Singer |
| Model | Spider | SM 1500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1960 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 121 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |
