1985 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 363 kg more than 1985 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider. (178 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1997 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | Spider | Camaro |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1960 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 178 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |