1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 37 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 700 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.
Because 1960 Abarth Coupe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Abarth Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Coupe | 156 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |