1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 677 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 750 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 75 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.6 mm |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 216 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 | 535 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |