1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 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 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 672 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | 75 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 49 L |