1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1989 Maserati Royale
To start off, 1989 Maserati Royale is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Royale weights approximately 779 kg more than 1985 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. 1989 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1989 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Maserati |
Model | Spider | Royale |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |