1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1957 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1957 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | 145 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
