1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 600 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
