1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 210 and 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1955 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 210 | GP 159 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 710 kg |