1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 750 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1884 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 145 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 | 590 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2710 mm |