1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 19 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 1,961 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 456 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1975 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | GTV |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |