1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (95 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (192 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | 1100 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1087 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |