1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (110 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | 75 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 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 | 570 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 49 L |