1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 465 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | Spider |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
