Alfa Romeo Spider (1970 – 1983) vs Fiat 124 Spider (1969 – 1972): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 110 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. The Fiat 124 Spider uses less fuel, from 9.2 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,120 mm, the Alfa Romeo Spider is 150 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Spider.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1970 – 1983
|
Fiat
124 Spider
1969 – 1972
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1983 | 1969 – 1972 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 87 – 126 hp | 90 – 110 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 185 Nm | 108 – 137 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 10.4 s | 10.3 – 12.5 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 171 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.4 L/100 km | 9.2 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 3,970 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,613 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,250 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,248 mm | 2,281 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 – 1,280 kg | 940 – 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.