1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1956 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 2600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 60 L |