1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 39 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 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 605 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 750 | 145 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
