1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1600 | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1884 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 145 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 | 975 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
