1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo would be higher. Both 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo and 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA are equipped with a 1,570 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 120 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Scarabeo | GTA |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |
