1952 Abarth 1500 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Abarth 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Abarth 1500 would be higher. At 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Abarth 1500. (75 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1952 Abarth 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Abarth 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1500 | 75 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |