1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 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 58 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 1300 | GTV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 46 L |
