1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1600 | 75 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 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 | 890 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |