1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 22 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 736 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | 75 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 68 L |