1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 335 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 600 | 1966 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 600 | GT |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 46 L |