1963 Abarth 595 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1963 Abarth 595 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 595 | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 71 L |