1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 | 75 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 88.5 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 212 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 | 680 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |