1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, both 1960 Fiat 1200 and 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1960 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1200 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 71 L |
