1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 380 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 1000 | 1991 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 | 75 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 1567 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |