1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 220 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1971 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 850 | GTA |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |