1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 90 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 2200 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
