1955 Abarth 208 vs. 1955 Fiat 1200
To start off, both 1955 Abarth 208 and 1955 Fiat 1200 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 208 | 1955 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Abarth | Fiat |
Model | 208 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2350 mm |