1988 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet 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 46 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | 75 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1220 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 37 L |