Lancia Beta Spider (1973 – 1982) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1974 – 1980): specs compared
Both offer around 120 hp at most. The Lancia Beta Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 9.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 10.6 L/100 km. The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,050 kg.
| Specification |
Lancia
Beta Spider
1973 – 1982
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1974 – 1980
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1973 – 1982 | 1974 – 1980 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 84 – 120 hp | 108 – 121 hp |
| Torque | 134 – 176 Nm | 142 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 – 16.5 s | 9.7 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 193 km/h | 179 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 11.8 L/100 km | 10.6 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,041 – 4,181 mm | 4,153 – 4,191 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,661 – 1,664 mm |
| Height | 1,260 mm | 1,334 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,260 kg | 1,030 – 1,230 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

