1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1976 Alfa Romeo GT | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 595 | GT |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 46 L |