1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 244 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | GTA | 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 38 L |
