1970 Abarth 595 vs. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750
To start off, 1970 Abarth 595 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 568 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 595. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Abarth 595 | 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | 1750 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 46 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1038 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |