1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1976 Alpine A 442
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 442 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.
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 | 1976 Alpine A 442 | |
Make | Abarth | Alpine |
Model | 1600 | A 442 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |