1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 9 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 275 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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | GP 158 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |