1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 13 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Abarth 595 | 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 595 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 203 Nm |
| 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 | 1080 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
