Fiat 124 Spider (1972 – 1983) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (1970 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 122 hp at most. The Fiat 124 Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 960 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,120 mm, the Alfa Romeo Spider is 150 mm longer than the Fiat 124 Spider. The Fiat 124 Spider dates from 1972 – 1983, the Alfa Romeo Spider from 1970 – 1983.
| Specification |
Fiat
124 Spider
1972 – 1983
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1970 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1983 | 1970 – 1983 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 81 – 122 hp | 87 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 176 Nm | 104 – 185 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.7 – 14.8 s | 9.3 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 193 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 11.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,970 mm | 4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,613 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,281 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 960 – 1,050 kg | 1,040 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.