1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1957 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 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 750 | 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 75 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 49 L |