1960 Abarth 600 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 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 575 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 600 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 68.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
