1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 25 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (104 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 995 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (206 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | Alfa 6 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |