1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 29 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 610 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (54 Nm). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 49 L |
