Honda 1300 Coupe (1970 – 1973) vs Alfa Romeo Spider (1970 – 1983): 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 10.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. The Honda 1300 Coupe uses less fuel, from 9.3 L/100 km against 11.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 905 kg against 1,040 kg.
| Specification |
Honda
1300 Coupe
1970 – 1973
|
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1970 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 1970 – 1973 | 1970 – 1983 |
| Body style | Coupé | Spider · Convertible |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 80 – 110 hp | 87 – 126 hp |
| Torque | 100 – 113 Nm | 104 – 185 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 16.1 s | 9.3 – 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 185 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 10.3 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 – 4,161 mm | 4,120 mm |
| Width | 1,496 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,288 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,248 mm |
| Curb weight | 905 – 925 kg | 1,040 – 1,280 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.