1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 570 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 595 | GTV |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |
