1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 33 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (127 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 453 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 750. (55 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 750 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 51 L |