1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159
To start off, both 1952 Abarth 1500 and 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1952 Abarth 1500 and 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 are equipped with a 1,479 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Abarth 1500 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Abarth 1500 | 1952 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1500 | GP 159 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 9300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 710 kg |
