1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158
To start off, 1958 Abarth Renault is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Abarth Renault weights approximately 190 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.
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 Renault | 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Renault | GP 158 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |