1996 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 242 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (145 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Spider | Dedra |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.2 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1143 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |