1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 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. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Abarth 595. 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | Scarabeo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |