1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 300 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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 GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1000 | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |