1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | 600 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 633 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 39 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 28 L |