1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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 850 | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 850 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 71 L |