1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300.
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:
1969 Abarth 1300 | 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 1300 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 71 L |