1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 322 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 500 | 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 500 | GTA |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 33 Nm | 140 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 468 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |