1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo weights approximately 130 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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 Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Coupe | Scarabeo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |